Ghana, listen up! The Republic of Ireland and Hungary battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their World Cup qualifying match. Adam Idah, fresh off a transfer to Swansea City, capped off a whirlwind week by scoring a crucial late equalizer for Ireland.
Idah's Impact: From Celtic to Hero
Idah admitted it's been a "crazy" week. After signing a five-year deal with Swansea, he joined the Irish squad for their World Cup qualifiers. Called upon from the bench, Idah delivered, scoring his sixth international goal and rescuing a vital point for his nation.
"The manager told me when I came on to get in the box as there would be a lot of crosses coming in, so I had to try get on one," Idah told BBC Sport NI. He praised Ryan Manning's cross, saying it fell perfectly for him.
A Fresh Start for Idah
Idah also discussed his move to Swansea. "It was a crazy week. I had no thoughts of leaving Celtic, but Swansea came in. It was a good project for me to go down to the Championship and restart." He expressed his love for his time at Celtic but felt it was time for a fresh start.
Ireland's World Cup Dreams
The Republic of Ireland fans are hoping for a "fresh start" too, with renewed optimism that the squad can qualify for their first World Cup since. The draw against Hungary keeps those dreams alive, thanks to Idah's late heroics.
- Ireland drew 2-2 with Hungary.
- Adam Idah scored a late equalizer.
- Idah recently moved from Celtic to Swansea City.
- Ireland aims to qualify for the World Cup.